by Allyson Roberts | Jan 10, 2025 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools
One year ago, Flik Hospitality, part of the Compass Group, approached Essex County Schools of Technology (ECST) to initiate a work-based learning program at Newark Liberty International Airport for students studying in the Business and Culinary Arts programs. Flik’s...
by Allyson Roberts | Aug 21, 2024 | Schools
As superintendent of Essex County Schools of Technology (ECST) for the past nine years, James Pedersen, Ed.D., has not only worked within Essex County, but throughout the state to build partnerships that strengthen ECST’s three schools. His district provides an option...
by Allyson Roberts | Aug 6, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Employer Engagement, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
Funding from Amazon, AT&T, NJM Insurance Group, PKA Technologies, PSEG, SHI International Corporation, South Jersey Industries (SJI) and VMWARE totaled $90,250 to the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) Foundation this year to distribute as scholarships to...
by Allyson Roberts | Jun 17, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Schools, Student Achievements
Taking full advantage of opportunities to earn college credits while in high school, 251 students from across New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools graduated with an associate degree this year in addition to a high school diploma. The students accumulated...
by Allyson Roberts | May 31, 2024 | Career and Technical Education, Career Programs, Featured News, Schools, Student Achievements
French onion braised short rib, smoked corn and lobster chowder and ricotta gnocchi with mushroom and basil pesto are not from the menu of a high-end restaurant, but the creations of culinary students from New Jersey’s county vocational-technical schools. For 11...
